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Old Jan 5, 2009 | 12:51 PM
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Will it hurt? just tinted the tails on my T/A and they arent as glossy as the center section, any ideas? Thanks!
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Old Jan 5, 2009 | 03:27 PM
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I cleared mine and it's been almost a year in Texas sun no problems oh and i used truck and van paint from autozone or walmart
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Old Jan 5, 2009 | 07:05 PM
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Originally Posted by 98silvertacrbn
I cleared mine and it's been almost a year in Texas sun no problems oh and i used truck and van paint from autozone or walmart
Thats what the clear was? truck and van? is it just a spray clear?
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Old Jan 5, 2009 | 07:15 PM
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I used dupicolor I think the same thing he is talking about... Here are the pics, your going to have to wet sand and wheel them if you want a real good shine.



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Here is a write up i did.

https://ls1tech.com/forums/paint-bod...aillights.html
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thanks i will have to try the scotch pad and clearcoat. thanks alot!
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Old Jan 5, 2009 | 07:35 PM
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I just did mine as well. But only used two coats, finished off w/ Mothers Platic polish and they shined up very well. I have a thread here if you wanna check them out.
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I used dupicolor on mine also

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I used dupicolor on mine also

wow, your taillights look really dark. but good. thanks guys.
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